Senior Legal Program Manager – Hardware Compliance

OpenAI

Senior Legal Program Manager ensuring compliance for hardware launches in AI sector. Leading cross-functional teams to oversee regulatory obligations and manage product compliance in a dynamic environment.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $216,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead global compliance for hardware launches, ensuring products meet regulatory and consumer law obligations across all launch jurisdictions.
Monitor and manage global regulatory requirements for hardware, including tracking regulatory developments and updating compliance plans accordingly.
Own requirements tracking for physical product compliance, including packaging inserts, labeling, and consumer disclosures across markets.
Drive launch readiness for warranties and consumer terms, partnering closely with Product Marketing and Legal.
Identify risks and drive cross-functional resolution strategies in collaboration with subject-matter experts.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in program or project management.
Experience managing programs at a fast-paced technology company.
Deep experience building and scaling hardware compliance programs.
Proven ability to drive complex cross-functional programs, set milestones, and synthesize input from diverse stakeholders.
Strong ability to operate in ambiguity and shifting priorities.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with strong ownership and judgment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law)
Mental health and wellness support
Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth
Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible
Relocation support for eligible employees
Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends, may also be provided.

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Hard Skills & Tools

program managementproject managementhardware complianceregulatory requirementsrequirements trackingrisk managementcross-functional collaborationmilestone settinganalytical skillsconsumer law compliance

Soft Skills

organizational skillscommunication skillsownershipjudgmentability to operate in ambiguityability to manage shifting prioritiesstakeholder engagementproblem-solvingleadershipcollaboration